Be prepared: Tax season is here

The Fort Bragg Tax Center will open Jan. 22, at 9 a.m. The Tax Center provides free tax preparation, electronic filing, and tax form distribution for federal and all state tax returns.

The Tax Center is located on the 6th Floor of the Soldier Support Center (Old Womack) on Normandy Drive. The tax center will have dedicated phone numbers beginning Jan. 20. Those numbers are 396-1040 or 396-8299 (TAXX).

Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The tax center will be closed Saturdays, Sundays and all

Active-duty servicemembers (including members of the Reserve and National Guard component on active-duty orders for more than 29 days), Family members, and retirees are encouraged to take advantage of the tax center.

Assistance is provided by appointment or on a walk-in basis. However, appointments are highly recommended. If you are a walk-in client, you must arrive at least an hour before closing time.